Hurd's visit to Peking will boost talks on Hongkong

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British Foreign Sec Douglas Hurd's Jul 1993 visit with Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen will likely facilitate negotiations on Hong Kong-China reunification. Both the British and the Chinese are under pressure to reach agreements before Hong Kong Gov Chris Patten's annual address to the Legislative Council. Both sides are arguing self determination for the people of Hong Kong. However, Hong Kong's main political parties are a disparate group, some of which are pro-Peking and some of which advocate liberal capitalism. Consensus among them could obviate Sino-British disputes.

United Kingdom, China, International relations, Chinese foreign relations, British foreign relations, Hurd, Douglas

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Local-expat dispute threatens Hongkong's international status

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Hongkong's government acted foolishly when it declared that foreigners who have worked in the territory's civil service for seven years can be deemed locals and permitted to maintain their employment after their expatriate contracts have expired. This decision angered both local Hongkong civil servants, who believe it will diminish their opportunities for advancement, and the Chinese government, which regards it as a British attempt to prolong influence in Hongkong after China takes possession in 1997. All civil servants in Hongkong should be treated alike.

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Hong Kong mood improves

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The election campaign for the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Administrative Region has been more democratic than expected. China has made it clear that it will not impose a leader on Hong Kong and that the people of Hong Kong must have a Chief Executive whom they find acceptable. Candidates have given up their business interests to show that they are serious. Simon Li, retired judge, has withdrawn because he had insufficient nominations, and T.S. Lo, solicitor, because he had the backing of just 1% of the Hong Kong people.

Politicians, Public opinion

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